Bongokuhle Hlongwane
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Bongokuhle Hlongwane 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Bongokuhle Hlongwane has appeared in 10 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 412 minutes at an average rating of 6.50. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 10 | 412 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 6.50 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 2 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.60 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.99 |
| Total | 13 | 604 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6.48 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.10 | 54 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 20 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.44 | 55 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.66 | 85 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 6 | 1.30 | 64 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.44 | 27 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 13 |
Bongokuhle Hlongwane has taken 5 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 82 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 54th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 206 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 121 | 26.40 | 7 |
| Accurate passes | 96 | 21.00 | 9 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.22 | 1 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.44 | 65 |
| Backward passes | 38 | 8.30 | 44 |
| Passes (final third) | 6 | 1.31 | 2 |
Bongokuhle Hlongwane has completed 96 of 121 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 7th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.22 | 13 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.09 | 50 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 10 |
| Duels won | 12 | 2.62 | 10 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.87 | 71 |
| Touches | 198 | 43.30 | 6 |
| Possession lost | 57 | 12.45 | 64 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.87 | 64 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.66 | 16 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 2.18 | 96 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 1.97 | 79 |
Bongokuhle Hlongwane completes 1 dribbles at a 20% success rate and wins 12 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 1.09 | 15 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.44 | 6 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.66 | 30 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.97 | 84 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 3.71 | 28 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.22 | 95 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Bongokuhle Hlongwane makes 5 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 82 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 15th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.66 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.66 | 98 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.31 | 5 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Bongokuhle Hlongwane has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right central midfielder (2 appearances), also at right winger (1) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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37 yrs
Bongokuhle Hlongwane previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 38 | 2,806 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 44 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 35 | 2,184 | 10 | 4 | 30 | 33 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 30 | 2,492 | 8 | 3 | 33 | 48 | 7.05 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 30 | 1,675 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 27 | 5.22 |
About Bongokuhle Hlongwane
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Bongokuhle Hlongwane has featured across 10 appearances (4 starts), totalling 412 minutes. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has attempted 5 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Bongokuhle Hlongwane has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 1 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (20% success rate). Bongokuhle Hlongwane has contributed 6 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Bongokuhle Hlongwane has registered 5 tackles (2 won), 3 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 96 from 121 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has won 12 of 36 total duels.
Discipline
Bongokuhle Hlongwane has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 3.
About Bongokuhle Hlongwane
Bongokuhle Hlongwane is a 26-year-old forward playing for Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer, representing South Africa. Bongokuhle Hlongwane is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 20 June 2000.
Most recent appearance
Bongokuhle Hlongwane's most recent match was away at Real Salt Lake on April 10th. Minnesota United drew 1-1. Bongokuhle Hlongwane played 25 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- April 10th1-1 drawvsReal Salt Lake(25 mins, rating 6.5)
- June 14th2-1 lossatNew England(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 8th0-1 lossvsColorado Rapids(26 mins, rating 6.48)
- August 21st0-1 lossvsLos Angeles FC(62 mins, rating 6.58)
- November 7th0-1 winatDallas(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Minnesota United are next in action on January 1st against Sporting KC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sporting KC vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Minnesota United
Bongokuhle Hlongwane currently plays alongside Anthony Markanich Jr., Kyle Duncan, Michael Boxall, Carlos Harvey, Drake Callender, Mamadou Dieng, Wil Trapp, Jordan Adebayo-Smith, D.J. Taylor, Tomás Chancalay, Julian Gressel, Dominik Fitz, Joaquín Pereyra, Darius Randell, Owen Gene, Alec Smir, Peter Stroud, Nectarios Triantis, Kenyel Michel, Kieran Chandler, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Díaz, Devin Padelford, Nicolás Romero, Mauricio González, Kayne Rizvanovich, Marcus Caldeira, Kelvin Yeboah and Bongokuhle Hlongwane at Minnesota United.